Medicare has expanded rebates
New Medicare rebates for children and young people with stuttering, speech sound disorders and, cleft conditions
From 1 March 2026, children and young people under 25 with stuttering, speech sound disorders and, cleft conditions may be eligible for an additional Medicare‑subsidised pathway
From 1 March 2026, Medicare has expanded eligibility under the M10 item group to include children and young people under 25 with:
- Stuttering
- Speech sound disorders (articulation disorder, phonological disorder, childhood apraxia of speech, dysarthria), and/or
- Cleft lip and/or palate.
Eligible individuals may access up to 8 assessment sessions and up to 20 treatment sessions (lifetime cap before age 25) under the M10 pathway, with a valid referral from a GP, consultant physician or specialist.
The current Medicare rebate is $87.25 per session (subject to change), helping to subsidise the cost of both assessment and treatment. This expansion applies rebates to a broader range of speech conditions than were previously eligible under M10.
This pathway sits alongside the GP Chronic Condition Management (CCM) plan and can be used in addition to CCM services where eligibility criteria are met.
Please submit enquiry details below – alternatively, make an enquiry by calling us on 03 9035 7199:
Who is this relevant for?
If your child or young person (under 25):
- Experiences stuttering
- Has unclear speech or speech sound errors,
- Has a diagnosed cleft condition.
What do you need to access M10?
Medicare rebates can help reduce the out-of-pocket cost of assessment and therapy. To access this M10 pathway you need to:
- Be under 25
- Have stuttering, a speech sound disorder or cleft lip/palate, and
- Have a referral from a GP, consultant physician or specialist.
If you’re unsure whether this applies, our team can help clarify the next steps.
Information for Referrers
From 1 March 2026, eligible clients under 25 with stuttering, speech sound disorders or cleft conditions may access Medicare-rebated services under the M10 pathway.
A referral is required from a GP, consultant physician or specialist. If you would like to discuss suitability or coordinate care, our Speech Pathology team is available to review cases.
Why choose MSPC?
Our knowledgeable paediatric Speech Pathologists collaborate with children, families, and their broader care team to provide tailored, evidence-informed assessment and therapy that makes a meaningful difference.
As a University of Melbourne–affiliated teaching clinic, we bring together clinical expertise with an integrated allied health approach — ensuring care is coordinated, individualised, and grounded in best practice.
Contact Us
Melbourne Speech Pathology Clinic
Level 1, 723 Swanston St,
Carlton 3053
Phone: 03 9035 7199
Fax: 03 9347 1535
Email: speech-clinic@unimelb.edu.au
Opening hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4.30 pm
Closed public holidays